
Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs
Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs · ready in 1 h 29 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients
Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs, garlic, and savory sauces, then grilled until caramelized and smoky with irresistible Thai-inspired flavors.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 14 min
- Total
- 1 h 29 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 420
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 900 gChicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 20 gBasil, fresh
- 20 gCoriander, fresh
- 18 gGarlic
- 45 gSoy sauce
- 30 gFish sauce
- 30 gOlive oil
- 25 gBrown sugar
Equipment
grill, chef knife, mixing bowl, serving platter, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep marinade base
Gather a mixing bowl and knife, then chop the basil and coriander, mince the garlic, and add them to the bowl with soy sauce, fish sauce, olive oil, and brown sugar. · 5 min
What to look for: uniform sauce
- Mix marinade
Stir the basil, coriander, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, olive oil, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined. · 1 h
What to look for: syrupy and evenly blended
- Marinate chicken
Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, turning to coat all surfaces, then cover and leave to marinate. · 10 min
What to look for: chicken fully coated
- Grill chicken
Grill the marinated chicken thighs over medium-high heat, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through. · 14 min
When it is done: Chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 74°C / 165°F and juices run clear.
- Serve and enjoy
Transfer the grilled chicken thighs to a platter and serve hot, spooning any resting juices over the top. · 5 min
What to look for: juices settle
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| of which saturated | 6 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: soybeans, fish, gluten, soy
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Chicken thighs
- chicken breast: Reduce grilling time to prevent dryness
- turkey thigh: Lean but still juicy
Basil
- Thai basil: More authentic Thai aroma
- mint: Adds freshness
Coriander
- parsley: Milder flavor
Garlic
- garlic paste: Convenient and consistent
Soy sauce
- tamari: Slightly richer taste
Fish sauce
- anchovy paste plus salt: Adjust salt carefully







